So I know it's not a Mom Monday but I just had to share. Yesterday I dropped Piper off for her first day of Kindergarten. Wow was that emotional. We pulled up to school playing Katy Perry's Firework, to get her pumped up and we all sang at the top of our lungs. Cue the tears. To make the day special for her we let her pick out her first day of school outfit from her/my favorite store, Cotton On. We also made a special breakfast which consisted of...READ MORE
August 17, 2015
Mom Monday {Dipping Sauce Dinner}
For those of you with picky eaters, this is such a great option for lunch or dinner. The fact that you are giving them options and control over their dinner really seems to resonate with little ones. Plus it's super easy. Make sure to use a variety of vegetables as your "dippers" in a range of colors, for a rainbow effect. For the bean dip I just mixed beans with plain yogurt and garlic powder and voila! Let me know if you give it a try. It will even work...READ MORE
August 5, 2015
In the Kitchen {Sunshine Smoothie}
This is my current favorite smoothie recipe, and it so yummy and so easy! Give it a try and let me know what you think. I make mine with homemade kefir, but you can easily substitute nut milk, or regular milk, even coconut milk would...READ MORE
July 7, 2015
In the kitchen {Roasted Chickpeas}
So my new favorite snack are these roasted chickpeas. Bonus, they are kid approved, Piper loves them too. They are super easy and so yummy. Great to whip up if you are doing some last minute entertaining, or if you need a snack. The fun thing about these is you can really make any flavor combo you like. This just happens to be our household favorite. Try parmesan and rosemary or garlic and cayenne for a...READ MORE
June 8, 2015
Mom Monday {superfood yogurt}
Ditch the flavored yogurt and make your own, packed with superfood goodness. Your kids will love this and so will you...promise! This is my new favorite thing. To make it fun for the kids, offer them small bowls of the optional toppings and let them personalize their own yogurt bowl for a delicious and healthy...READ MORE
